There was a time when our thursdays were spent helping each other with our latest projects. Sadly that is no longer possible. Here are our latest ideas, skills, and affections.

Tuesday, July 29, 2008

is it me or the economy?

I went in to Opening Ceremony today, just for some inspiration - the store usually has a lot of pieces that I think are interesting, and it's fun to go in and try them on, or try to figure out how theyre constructed. I was disapointed though, I only found a few things that didn't seem run of the mill. Im not sure whether thats because I've been working with some of the most interesting designers in NYC lately -- between proenza's spring 09 collection, Nathan Jenden and alexander wang, there's a whole lot of extravagence and forward-thinking going on -- or because people generally are just making boring clothes right now, partly due to a crappy economy. I'm not sure which is worse. I certainly dont want to be a jaded fashionista after less than a year in NYC. But I hate seeing people make things that arent worth making....Peter Pilotto was one of the designers whos pieces I needed to really inspect to figure out. This dress doesn't look too special, but notice the directions of the pleats and tucks. I'm sure the pattern looks a little bit like a lightning bolt.I can't wait to post some of proenza's runway shots next month. I love almost everything we're working on, although i'm sure all my favorite pieces are show pieces for the runway only and will never be produced. ah well...